OSOW Temporary Restrictions
| Restricted Route Name | Restricted Route Description |
|---|---|
| CONLEYS CHAPEL RD (CR280B) | Vicinity: LEWES CONLEYS CHAPEL RD will close at the intersection of DORMAN RD on 09/14/2026 for a full roadway realignment at this intersection. Projected Completion Date: 10/29/2026 |
| CORNELL DRIVE | Vicinity: NEWARK CORNELL DRIVE will close for roadway reconstruction on 08/10/2026 located between SALEM CHURCH ROAD and GLASGOW DRIVE. Projected Completion Date: 09/13/2026 |
| COVERDALE RD (CR525) | Vicinity: BRIDGEVILLE COVERDALE RD will be restricted to a maximum gross weight of 20 TONS over GRAVELLY FORK, BRIDGE 3235 525. Projected Completion Date: 08/15/2027 |
| DORMAN RD (CR288A) | Vicinity: LEWES DORMAN RD will close at the intersection of CONLEYS CHAPEL RD on 09/14/2026 for a full roadway realignment at this intersection. Projected Completion Date: 10/29/2026 |
| FEDERAL SCHOOL LN (CR380) | Vicinity: NEW CASTLE FEDERAL SCHOOL LN will close for drainage improvements on 09/08/2026 located between US13 and SR9. Projected Completion Date: 09/15/2026 |
| GRIFFITH LAKE DR (CR633) | Vicinity: MILFORD GRIFFITH LAKE DR will close for spillway reconstruction on 08/19/2026 located between WILLIAMSVILLE ROAD and MEADOW BROOK LANE. Projected Completion Date: 12/15/2026 |
| I295 NB | Vicinity: NEW CASTLE I295 Northbound over the Delaware Memorial Bridge, will be restricted to loads with a maximum width of 20 feet beginning on 09/07/2026. No night-time movement requests will be approved over the bridge, during this timeframe. Proposed Completion Date: 11/24/2026 For specific questions regarding this bridge restriction, please contact Colleen Parris by email at Colleen.Parris@drba.net or by phone at (302) 571-6310. You may also use the general information line at DRBA (302) 571-6300. |
| I295 SB | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I295 Southbound under Bridge 1739 059 will be restricted to a maximum load height of 14 feet, 9 inches due to the placement of shielding beginning 3/31/2025. This will affect loads moving to I95 Northbound, I95 Southbound and SR141 Northbound. Projected Completion Date: 11/01/2026 |
| I495 SB RAMP TO I295 NB | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I495 Southbound ramp to I295 Northbound is restricted to a maximum load width of 13 feet due to ramp improvements. Temporary shielding has been placed under Bridge 1738 059 resulting in a height reduction of 14 feet, 6 inches along this route. Projected Completion Date: 10/31/2026 |
| I495 SOUTHBOUND (BRIDGE 1 800 060) | BRIDGE 1-800-060, I495 SOUTHBOUND DIRECTLY TO I95 SOUTHBOUND OR I295 NORTHBOUND IS CLOSED. FOR TRAVEL TO I95 SOUTHBOUND, LOAD WILL USE EXIT 5 A-B (SR141 TOWARDS NEWPORT, NEW CASTLE) FROM I495 SOUTHBOUND. LOAD WILL THEN MERGE ONTO I95 SOUTHBOUND USING THE EXTREME RIGHT HAND LANE. FOR TRAVEL TO I295 NORTHBOUND, LOAD WILL USE EXIT 1 (US13 TOWARDS WILMINGTON, DOVER) FROM I495 SOUTHBOUND. LOAD WILL THEN MERGE ONTO THE I295 NORTHBOUND RAMP FROM US13 SOUTHBOUND. Proposed Completion Date: 12/31/2026 |
| I95 NB | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I95 Northbound under Bridge 1-738 059 (I95 SB Ramp to I295 NB) is restricted to a maximum load width of 24 feet due to the placement of pinned barrier. Projected Completion Date: 10/01/2026 |
| I95 NB | Vicinity: NEWARK I95 Northbound will be restricted to a maximum height of 14 feet, 6 inches, on 06/23/2026 due to the construction of self containment under Bridge 1711-348 (SALEM CHURCH RD over I95 NB). Proposed Completion Date: 09/07/2026 Detour: MD/DE LINE - 95 - 896 - 40 - 1 - 95 - ect |
| I95 NB WIDTH RESTRICTION | Vicinity: NEWARK I95 Northbound from the MD/DE LINE to the SR273 off ramp, maximum load width will be 20 feet beginning on 08/10/2026. Projected Completion Date: 09/30/2026 |
| I95 SB RAMP TO I295 NB (EXIT 5C) | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I95 Southbound ramp to I295 Northbound (Exit 5C) is restricted to a maximum load width of 13 feet due to ramp improvements. Temporary shielding has been placed under Bridge 1738 059 resulting in a height reduction of 14 feet, 6 inches along this route. Projected Completion Date: 06/01/2027 |
| KENTON RD (CR104) | Vicinity: DOVER KENTON RD is closed between COLLEGE RD and BURNING TREE RD. Proposed Completion Date: 10/09/2026 |
| MINOS CONAWAY RD (CR265) | Vicinity: LEWES MINOS CONAWAY RD will close on 07/13/2026 for the construction of a traffic circle located between SR1 and NOUVEAU AVE. Projected Completion Date: 10/05/2026 |
| OAK RIDGE RD | Vicinity: WILMINGTON OAK RIDGE RD is closed at BRIDGE 1185 000 over HYDE RUN for bridge replacement. Project Completion Date: 09/27/2026 |
| OLD ORCHARD RD (CR269A) | Vicinity: LEWES OLD ORCHARD RD will close for roadway realignment on 08/10/2026 located between E AUSTIN ST and PARKER RUN. Projected Completion Date: 09/18/2026 |
| SHARON HILL RD (CR162) | Vicinity: DOVER SHARON HILL RD will close on 09/09/2026 for paving located between SR8 and W DENNYS RD. Projected Completion Date: 09/11/2026 |
| SMITHBRIDGE ROAD | Vicinity: WILMINGTON SMITHBRIDGE ROAD will close between MONTCHANIN ROAD (SR100) and PA STATE LINE on 09/09/2026 for road repair. Projected Completion Date: 09/16/2026 |
| SR20 (CONCORD ROAD) | Vicinity: SEAFORD SR20 will close for bridge repair located between HONEYSUCKLE DRIVE and CHURCH ROAD beginning on 7/07/2026. Projected Completion Date: 9/21/2026 |
| SR273 NB RAMP TO SR4 | Vicinity: NEWARK SR273 Northbound ramp to SR4 will close on 07/07/2026 for ramp improvements. Detour: 273 - CEDARWOOD RD - 4 Projected Completion Date: 10/09/2026 |
| SR896 NB (SUMMIT BRIDGE RD) | Vicinity: MIDDLETOWN SR896 Northbound will be restricted to a maximum load width of 11 feet over the C&D Canal due to pinned barrier beginning on 07/17/2026. Projected Completion Date: 10/01/2026 |
| SR896 NB RAMP TO I95 NB | Vicinity: SR896 Northbound ramp to I95 Northbound will be restricted to a maximum load width of 11 feet on 08/10/206 due to pinned barrier. Projected Completion Date: 09/30/2026 |
| SR896 SB (SUMMIT BRIDGE RD) | Vicinity: MIDDLETOWN SR896 Southbound will be restricted to a maximum load width of 11 feet over the C&D Canal due to pinned barrier beginning on 07/17/2026. Projected Completion Date: 10/01/2026 |
| SR9 (TAYLORS BRIDGE RD) | Vicinity: TOWNSEND SR9 will close at Bridge 1-447 449 for bridge replacement on 08/03/2026 located over BLACKBIRD CREEK. Projected Completion Date: 07/03/2028 |
| US13A (UPPER KING RD) | Vicinity: CAMDEN 13A will close for the West Camden bypass construction on 07/06/2026 located between VOSHELL MILL RD and WILLOW AVE. Projected Completion Date: 09/14/2026 |
| VICTORY CHAPEL RD | Vicinity: DOVER
VICTORY CHAPEL RD will close between FORREST ROAD (SR8) and W DENNEYS ROAD on 09/04/2026 for paving asphalt. Projected Completion Date: 09/10/2026 |
| YODER DRIVE | Vicinity: DOVER YODER DRIVE will close between ROSE VALLEY SCHOOL ROAD and NAULT ROAD on 09/08/2026 for milling and paving. Projected Completion Date: 09/09/2026 |
